1. Give your plants a good soak.<br />Before leaving, make sure to thoroughly water each plant... until water drains out the bottom of the pot.<br />2. Move plants into the shade.<br />Plants in direct sunlight will dry out faster than those in indirect sunlight.<br />3. Try a self-watering planter.<br />Self-watering planters offer your plants a reservoir of water that can keep them hydrated while you're away.<br />These 3 tried-and-true tips will keep your plants alive and thriving... so you can relax